Welcome to our articles section
Here you’ll find cogent & illuminating articles about the Alexander Technique and its application written by practising teachers with a wealth of experience between them.
Our aim is to present a diverse range of thought-provoking material that reflects the Technique’s broad scope and to challenge the many misconceptions about its true nature.
Mindfulness to lifelong learning, performance to ageing — everything will be covered in depth here.
So whether you’re new to the Technique, a pupil or trainee, or a seasoned teacher seeking fresh wisdom, do please bookmark us and stop by from time to time.
“If Thinking Hurts, There’s a Practical Solution”
If Thinking Hurts, There's a Practical Solution By Adam Rolleston. I would like to share a bit about my journey of discovery with the Technique here in the hope that it may be of benefit to anyone who has encountered similar difficulties. F.M. Alexander makes a big [...]
A Scientific Investigation into Violin and Viola Playing
A Scientific Investigation into Violin and Viola Playing By Dr Alison Loram. This research formed the final part of an MSc in Performing Arts Medicine which I undertook between 2011 and 2013 at University College London[i]. However, it followed a gradual realisation over many years that the [...]
Habitual Thoughts and Reactivity — So What?
Habitual Thoughts and Reactivity — So What? By Clare Wilkinson & Sonya Staton. Why is it that our thoughts take us out of the present moment on one day and not on another, temporarily distracting us and leading us to places we’d rather not go? For example, [...]
Alexander Technique and Non-harmful Expression of Emotion in Acting
Alexander Technique and Non-harmful Expression of Emotion in Acting By Dr Rose Whyman. In my university drama department, the students and I enjoy exploring how AT can enable the authentic expression of emotion. How such expression can be achieved without hurting ourselves remains hugely important in actor-training. [...]
Time For Pause: Alexander Technique Reflections
Time for Pause: Reflections on the Alexander Technique By Adam Rolleston. Here is a personal perspective I would like to share with newcomers to the Technique as well as those with a bit more experience. It’s so easy to overlook, but whatever challenges we encounter in our [...]
A Musician’s Take on The Alexander Technique
What Is Use Anyway? A Musician's Take On The Alexander Technique For Musicians and Non-Musicians Alike Thinking about ourselves as the primary instrument of our performance. By Dr Alison Loram. I’ve been teaching the Alexander Technique for almost 30 years now. I originally trained as a professional [...]